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NZ: improved conditions for Coromandel kiwifruit

New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula is showing signs of recovery for its kiwifruit industry.
March 07 , 2014

2014 could be biggest campaign yet for South African avocados

Mark Baker looks back on the 2013 South African avocado season and efforts made for market access in the U.S. and Japan.
March 06 , 2014

U.S. loosens restrictions on "misshapen" kiwifruit

A new rule set by APHIS will mean more kiwifruit from California and abroad meet minimum grade requirements.
March 06 , 2014

Chilean scientist aims to defrost chilling injury for pomegranates

A Chilean study seeks to overcome an Achilles' heel of sorts for pomegranates - their sensitivity to the cold.
March 06 , 2014

Market Pulse Week 9 - 2014

Argentine apples registered similar prices in Brazil to last year in week 9.
March 05 , 2014

NZ: Compac takes over Spanish machinery firm

A New Zealand sorting equipment company has bought out Spain's Fomesa.
March 05 , 2014

Acquisitions lift Total Produce revenue in 2013

Total Produce was able to overcome currency challenges to raise profits and revenue in 2013.
March 05 , 2014

U.S.: Gourmet Trading pairs with FoodLink for produce traceability

The largest asparagus distributor in North America has teamed up with California-based FoodLink.
March 05 , 2014

U.S.: California Giant forecasts record blueberry crop

USHBC research bodes well for what California Giant Berry Farms expects will be a much larger U.S. blueberry crop.
March 04 , 2014

South African grape season winds down

Table grape packing is either done or finishing up in the majority of South Africa's growing regions.
March 04 , 2014